Tibetan Healing Culture Meets The Modern Spa:
Tibet House US Wellness Center at Menla Mountain Retreat Center in Phoenicia, NY.

 

Menla Mountain Retreat & Conference Center, operated by Tibet House US, was founded to provide a place for groups and individuals to further their professional and personal development.

Since opening in 2002, we have received rave reviews for the stunning beauty and meditative environment of our land, the high-quality of our accommodations, our nutritious and delicious gourmet meals, and the personalized nurturing care of our small dedicated staff.

Many leading professionals, yogis, shamans, and spiritual teachers have come here to offer their teachings—including H.H. XIV Dalai Lama, under whose auspices Tibet House was founded. Our magical hidden 320-acre valley sits in the heart of the Catskill National Forest Preserve and is an officially recognized Audobon Important Bird Area.

Named after the Medicine Buddha, Menla’s long-term mission is to develop into a healing arts center offering an integrated healing system combining the best of Tibetan medicine with elements of Western, Ayurvedic, and other holistic traditions.

The first of its kind, our healing arts center will help transplant the Tibetan medical tradition into the west and will serve as a leading prototype for others to follow.  To this end, we are currently building an exquisite 3000 square foot two-story spa facility.  The healing center will feature Far Infrared saunas, authentic Finnish saunas, steam rooms, showers, and hydrotherapy Vitality Pools. It will also house two colonics treatment rooms with state-of-the-art equipment for deep detoxification. 

Under Dr. Tashi Rabten’s expert supervision, two rooms will be dedicated solely to Tibetan herbal soaking treatments, which are especially good for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.  Also in conjunction with Dr. Rabten, we are working on developing our own health and wellness product line. When the facility opens, a variety of local massage and other body-work practitioners will also be available to offer a wide array of wellness services.

To learn more or to help us achieve our mission,
please email Michael Burbank at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 845-688-6897 ext. 7513.

Menla Mountain Seasonal Positions

Set on 320 acres in the heart of the historic Catskill Mountains and surrounded by a stunning national forest preserve, Menla is conveniently located near Woodstock, known for its local music and art scene.

The staff is small at Menla, and we all wear many hats. Working here is dynamic, inspiring, and fun! We are looking for self-motivated staff who desire to be part of a team, are friendly and flexible, have excellent customer service skills, and a desire to offer the best of themselves in a unique environment.

As a member of our staff, you would be entitled to attend Tibet House and most yoga programs, schedule permitting. Working here provides an opportunity to give service to a deeply important cause.

If working at Menla feels like it might be a good fit at this point in your life and personal development, we encourage you to request an application.

Menla Mountain Retreat Center is owned & Operated by Tibet House US.
Various part time positions are available.
All positions are seasonal.